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Saint Clair Shores, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Saint Clair Shores, MI (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 22, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 13, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Saint Clair Shores, MI’s first frost (~Oct 22, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Saint Clair Shores, MI

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Saint Clair Shores, MI (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.